with a Anti-Theft Immobilizer
with a Anti-Theft Immobilizer
• If the Engine Control Module (ECM) will be replaced, connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and perform the "Replacing Engine Control Module" guided function.
• The threads on the shear bolts may have locking fluid on them. Heat the shear bolts using a hot air blower (VAS 1978/14) so they are easier to remove. Do not to damage any wires, connectors or components nearby when doing this.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition.
GTI and Eos
- Remove the windshield wiper arms.
- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to one of the following:
GTI
Eos
- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.
CC
- Remove the windshield wiper arms.
- Remove the plenum chamber cover.
Continuation for All
- Push the retaining frame in the - direction of the arrow - downward and remove the ECM.
- Remove the shear bolts - arrows - using pliers.
- Slide a screwdriver between both locking plates - arrow -.
- Carefully push the screwdriver in the - direction of the arrow - and at the same time bend the bracket - 1 - upward.
- Bend the bracket - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - until it can be removed from the connectors.
- Push the retainers in the - direction of the arrow - and disconnect the connector.
Installing
- Connect the connector to the ECM and push the retainers all the way in the - direction of the arrow -.
- Place the bracket - 1 - on the connectors and press it in the - direction of the arrow -.
- Tighten the bolts - 2 - in the hole on the ECM as far as the stop.
- Secure the bracket to the ECM with new shear bolts - arrows -.
- Tighten the shear bolts - arrows - evenly until the bolt heads break off.
- Mount the ECM into the retaining frame and push it in the - direction of the arrow - upward.
GTI and Eos
- Install the plenum chamber bulkhead.
- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to one of the following:
GTI
Eos
- Install the windshield wiper arms.
CC
- Install the plenum chamber cover.
- Install the windshield wiper arms.